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Opened in March 2024, Shinmai brings a taste of Japan to Cary. This restaurant offers a modern take on Japanese comfort food, featuring steaming ramen, bento boxes, and savory street food dishes. The cozy and vibrant atmosphere makes it the perfect place to savor a delicious and innovative Japanese meal.
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Address: 1904 NW Maynard Rd #102-2, Cary, NC 27513
Phone: (919) 377-1299
Website: http://www.shinmaius.co/
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Christopher Williams
Having come back recently from a long trip to Japan, I was really missing the food and being out of town, I was able to find this place. I drove an hour out of my way to try it out and was not disappointed!
I simply got some Okonomiyaki (Osaka style), takoyaki and Gyudon. I ended the meal with their Match Affogato. Being stateside, I was quite satisfied, with everything tasting wonderful. I will say the Takoyaki was particularly exceptional
The staff was very welcoming and kind as well. It all very much brought me “back” so to speak. I’ll certainly have to remember to swing by here in the future if I’m ever passing through again
… moreI simply got some Okonomiyaki (Osaka style), takoyaki and Gyudon. I ended the meal with their Match Affogato. Being stateside, I was quite satisfied, with everything tasting wonderful. I will say the Takoyaki was particularly exceptional
The staff was very welcoming and kind as well. It all very much brought me “back” so to speak. I’ll certainly have to remember to swing by here in the future if I’m ever passing through again
Queen Cee
Addicted to good Japanese cuisine, we researched and found Shinmai Shoduko.
The restaurant is quite small, doesn’t take reservations, so being on a Tuesday evening, we went with our fingers crossed.
It was full, there was only one table for 2 pax left but we are party of 4, so we waited.
The lovely lady server (sorry I asked for your name but then forgot) was really polite, nice and clever at the same time. She tried to politely brought the bills to other tables and after 15 minutes, managed to set a table for 4 for us.
She took orders neatly and brought the food once by one very nice. 5 STARS for the service.
Ambiance is chill, even though the place is small, it’s totally full but we felt relaxed with the moderate noise and nice atmosphere.
We ordered 2 Gyozas, 3 different Ramen and one Chicken Tonkatsu set. All were great!
We have 2 birthdays at our table and an ice cream, on the house was served with a candle. Yay!!!
We will come back for more and will make sure to remember the name of our lovely server, who always with a smile.
… moreThe restaurant is quite small, doesn’t take reservations, so being on a Tuesday evening, we went with our fingers crossed.
It was full, there was only one table for 2 pax left but we are party of 4, so we waited.
The lovely lady server (sorry I asked for your name but then forgot) was really polite, nice and clever at the same time. She tried to politely brought the bills to other tables and after 15 minutes, managed to set a table for 4 for us.
She took orders neatly and brought the food once by one very nice. 5 STARS for the service.
Ambiance is chill, even though the place is small, it’s totally full but we felt relaxed with the moderate noise and nice atmosphere.
We ordered 2 Gyozas, 3 different Ramen and one Chicken Tonkatsu set. All were great!
We have 2 birthdays at our table and an ice cream, on the house was served with a candle. Yay!!!
We will come back for more and will make sure to remember the name of our lovely server, who always with a smile.
Judee Karson
Such a delight to have an amazing food Mecca near by. We thoroughly enjoyed Shinmai Shokudo’s dishes. We ordered the carbonara udon, spinach Goma-we, and Iikado to share. Highly recommend the Ochazuke if you like a simple clean dinner set that gives you a taste of a bit of everything about Japanese cuisine. Bento is a good set with a clean crisp vinaigrette dressing. We look forward to trying the Tonkatsu and Curry Don next time. Come early as there are no reservations!
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I ordered the “japanese croquetas” (i forgot what theyre actually called,) the teriyaki chicken bento box, and the matcha ice cream. All of it was so good. I also got the peach oolong tea which was very good.
My server was saleea and she was also the only one as well as the hostess. Couldnt have asked for better service.
She greets you when she hears the door and is very kind and patient. She let me bring in my luggage and i had 4 big bags with me.
The restaurant has great food made pretty quick and they play Japanese music for real.
Id come here daily if i lived around here
10/10 thank you!!
… moreMy server was saleea and she was also the only one as well as the hostess. Couldnt have asked for better service.
She greets you when she hears the door and is very kind and patient. She let me bring in my luggage and i had 4 big bags with me.
The restaurant has great food made pretty quick and they play Japanese music for real.
Id come here daily if i lived around here
10/10 thank you!!
Kim Ly
We decided to drive over 30 minutes to the restaurant since I’ve seen so many good reviews and recommandations from foodie groups on FB. The Google reviews are positive too. I wanted to have Japanese soba cold noodle for a while but turned out disappointed when I saw how my food was served. The noodles were broken. The taste of the food was ok to us, a little pricy to our own preference. The service was good, the lady was very nice to us.
… moreKai
Tucked away in a quiet plaza, though sharing space with a rather conspicuous Starbucks, this restaurant is a pleasant surprise for those seeking thoughtful, well-prepared Japanese fare. The appetizers were light, refreshing, and clearly made with quality ingredients, a promising start to the meal. Our waitress was gracious and attentive, offering helpful recommendations that led us to those very appetizers before the main event.
The ramen delivered on its promise: deeply aromatic, well seasoned, and generously portioned for its $17 price tag. I opted to add black garlic oil for a mere extra dollar, a small decision that noticeably elevated the richness of the broth; definitely worth it. Is it as authentic as the Japanese ramen I frequently consumed in NYC? Not quite, but I believe with further refinement, this can potentially be achieved.
Altogether, the experience struck a strong balance between quality and value, making it a solid choice for casual Japanese dining with just enough finesse to leave a lasting impression.
… moreThe ramen delivered on its promise: deeply aromatic, well seasoned, and generously portioned for its $17 price tag. I opted to add black garlic oil for a mere extra dollar, a small decision that noticeably elevated the richness of the broth; definitely worth it. Is it as authentic as the Japanese ramen I frequently consumed in NYC? Not quite, but I believe with further refinement, this can potentially be achieved.
Altogether, the experience struck a strong balance between quality and value, making it a solid choice for casual Japanese dining with just enough finesse to leave a lasting impression.
David Lawrence Whittemore Balmer
Great service and friendly staff. We had a group of 13. We made reservations for a birthday party. They had everything set up. Each of us enjoyed our meals.
… moreVicki Morgan
We had a great experience. I got ramen, takoyaki and cherry tea. All were delicious – ramen broth was rich and the chashu pork was tender (and made with actual pork jowls-I don’t often see that).
It was my first time trying takoyaki and they were delicious and perfectly fried.
The rose cherry tea was tart and slightly sweet and very good. It also came with free refills but we did not drink fast enough.
Overall fantastic. There are many menu items we did not get to try so we will be back.
… moreIt was my first time trying takoyaki and they were delicious and perfectly fried.
The rose cherry tea was tart and slightly sweet and very good. It also came with free refills but we did not drink fast enough.
Overall fantastic. There are many menu items we did not get to try so we will be back.
Zhongchao Liao
I visited Shin Mai Shokudo for a solo lunch and was excited to finally try the Ochazuke, a dish I’d only seen on TV. The Ochazuke itself was interesting and comforting. Saleena’s initial service was fast and efficient. However, the meal ended with severe disappointment over the bill.
The primary issue was the feeling of being obligated to purchase extra items. My server presented the drink option in a manner that strongly implied it was a mandatory component or automatically included with the Ochazuke set. Since I was dining alone, I would never have ordered a whole pot of tea otherwise.
The itemizing of condiments compounded my feeling of being duped. I asked for a simple dip for the single piece of karaage chicken with the set. I found a $1.00 charge on the check that covered the extra sauces I requested. To charge $1.00 for minimal sauces for one piece of chicken felt like unnecessary nickel-and-diming.
The worst part of the experience was the deep regret I felt after seeing the check and realizing I had been misled about the pricing of these extra items. While the food was okay, the lack of transparency about these mandatory-seeming add-ons completely ruined the value and the dining experience.
… moreThe primary issue was the feeling of being obligated to purchase extra items. My server presented the drink option in a manner that strongly implied it was a mandatory component or automatically included with the Ochazuke set. Since I was dining alone, I would never have ordered a whole pot of tea otherwise.
The itemizing of condiments compounded my feeling of being duped. I asked for a simple dip for the single piece of karaage chicken with the set. I found a $1.00 charge on the check that covered the extra sauces I requested. To charge $1.00 for minimal sauces for one piece of chicken felt like unnecessary nickel-and-diming.
The worst part of the experience was the deep regret I felt after seeing the check and realizing I had been misled about the pricing of these extra items. While the food was okay, the lack of transparency about these mandatory-seeming add-ons completely ruined the value and the dining experience.
Gionna
I came to try this restaurant from an Instagram post. The atmosphere was nice and the staff was very friendly. The food just wasn’t for me. I did take out and I just couldn’t eat that food. I hate wasting food because I know some people are starving and I’m always thankful for my meals, but I thought I might get sick. I ordered several items, but only took a picture of the eel because it looked so good. I spent about $60 and threw everything away and went to Koi Ramen down the street. I don’t want to bash the restaurant, but the prices felt high and the food just wasn’t for me.
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